Irish class

Ireland

• Sport

• Literature

• Folklore

• Geography

• Irish History

• Capital City

• Irish Traditions and Customs

Contents

The Republic of Ireland is located in Northern Europe and North Atlantic Ocean, just west of the United Kingdom. The country occupies a large majority of the island of Ireland, with Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom) covering the northeast.

Geography

Who founded Ireland ? When did the Republic of Ireland form ? How old is the Irish history ? Why is Ireland called Eire ?

HISTORY- in short

• It is the capital and largest city of Ireland.
• Situated on a bay on the east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey, it lies within the province of Leinster.
• The name Dublin derives from the Irish word Dubhlinn, referring to a dark tidal pool.

Dublin- the capital city

• Sports - match days are national holidays in Ireland

• Literature - Dublin is the Nobel Prize capital of the world
• Folklore - leprechauns and fairies are Irish secret heroes
• Saint Patrick's day - when the whole world sports the Irish flag

Irish traditions and customs

Sport in Ireland

Many would say that Ireland's finest export is Guiness, but they're not entirely correct. If there is one aspect of Irish culture that has made a significant impact both around the world and on its shores, it is without a doubt the many Irish writers who have achieved worldwide acclaim for their words.

IRISH LITERATURE

Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett... And many more...

Shamrock

Fairies

Leprechaun

Folklore

There's no questionning that the leprechaun, which dates back to medieval times, is Ireland's most prolific myth. Leprechauns keep their pots of gold hidden at the end of rainbows and if they are ever caught by a human, they must grant them three wishes to be released.

Gaelic football, which is usually called football or Gaelic, is a contact sport which originated in Ireland. It is a type of football with a goal similar to that used in rugby. The object is to kick or punch the round ball into the net or over the crossbar.